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[EZ_Rolling]

Hi Guys

I have recently taken a job that will have me travelling a lot throughout the pacific northwest and Alaska.

The problem I have is I need a 4 piece rod that can be fit into my luggage, has anyone here ever found a good blank for this purpose?

I will also need a rod builder one the blank has been decided on.

based on the size of my luggage a 10 foot blank would be best.

[typhoon]

This one works. I think this particular Batson blank is discontinued but it has plenty of backbone for Coho, Steelhead, and Chum in slower water.
I would go heavier for springs.
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=29043.0

Another option is the Shimano Clarus 4pc, though it is 13'.

[TayC]

This one works. I think this particular Batson blank is discontinued but it has plenty of backbone for Coho, Steelhead, and Chum in slower water.
I would go heavier for springs.
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=29043.0

Another option is the Shimano Clarus 4pc, though it is 13'.

I just purchased the same blank, I was only to find one dealer in the US that has a very small quantity left. If you want info let me know.

[EZ_Rolling]

I have the Clarus 13 foot 4 piece and the other blank looks great but due to luggage size I am restricted to 10 foot blank

[typhoon]

10 foot fast action fly rod is probably your only option.
I just built a 10' 8wt (ERN=9.27) fly rod using a Mudhole MHX blank. It is a beautifully casting fly rod, though I'm not sure how it would cast float gear. It will have a  significantly softer tip than any gear rod (requires bigger hook sets  )
There may be some 10 foot switch rods with a little more backbone, though I was unable to find one in a quick search.